Midea Cube 35-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (Dark Gray) review

MAD35PS1QGR is a dark-gray, 35-pint Cube with a built-in lift pump, a larger nested bucket, and a documented 14-foot maximum pump rise. Midea’s US page says this exact model is no longer available, so this review helps identify an existing unit or old listing—it is not a purchase recommendation.

Sources: Midea’s exact MAD35PS1QGR US product page and the Cube manual listing this model. Midea marks it no longer available; check the full appliance label and included manual when identifying a unit.

The exact-model Midea gallery shows the dark-gray assembled Cube and its controls. It appears to be a studio rendering, but Midea does not specify photograph-versus-render status; the image does not show pump hardware.

Keep it separate from similar 35-pint Cubes

The exact page identifies a dark-gray MAD35PS1QGR with 35-pint/day rating, built-in pump, 6.25-gallon total tank, and 45.2-pound weight. Its dimensions are listed as 37.5 × 36.7 × 37 centimeters (about 14.76 × 14.45 × 14.57 inches, depth × width × height). The manual cover lists this exact model. It is not white, no-pump MAD35S1QWT: the extra “P” and the different suffix matter because the drain plans differ. Do not merge it with MAD35S1QWT-A based only on a similar name or rating; these sources establish no direct suffix equivalence.

Midea also states that MAD35PS1QGR is no longer available. It remains useful to existing owners, but is excluded from the buying shortlist. The 35-pint/day figure identifies a capacity class, not the amount it will collect in a particular room; temperature, humidity and ongoing moisture sources affect the task. A square-foot claim does not replace a feasible drain plan.

The pump is useful only with the bucket installed

The manual documents three water-removal approaches: collect in the matching bucket, connect a continuous gravity hose to a lower drain, or pump water through the included inlet and outlet hoses. The pump inlet sits in the bucket; pump mode starts by holding the up and down buttons. The manual states a maximum pump height of 14 feet. Measure vertical rise separately from total hose reach, and avoid kinks. The document describes 14 feet as a maximum, not a promise for every hose route.

For pump operation, the bucket stays installed and the manual asks owners to empty it at least weekly. It says the pump may sound loud for its first three to five minutes. If a pump hose is routed outdoors, do not use it at or below 32°F: the manual warns that frozen water can block the hose. These details make the pump a specific installation option, not a hands-off drain guarantee.

Bucketless mode is separate gravity drainage. The manual describes removing the bucket, attaching a hose that slopes continuously to a lower outlet, and enabling the mode within three minutes after plugging in. It explicitly says the pump cannot be used while the unit is in bucketless mode. So choose among bucket, gravity with the bucket, bucketless gravity without the pump, or pump lift with the bucket; do not expect uphill pumping from a bucketless setup.

A larger tank still means more weight to move

Midea lists 45.2 pounds dry and a 6.25-gallon total tank. That capacity may reduce how often the bucket fills, but it is not an invitation to carry it full. The manual recommends two-handed lifting, using only the matching bucket, checking that the unit is seated correctly, and removing the appliance before rolling a water-filled bucket. The filter still needs cleaning every two weeks and the bucket every few weeks; while pumping, Midea asks for a weekly bucket emptying.

For owners comparing two 35-pint Cubes, MAD35S1QWT is listed at 39.62 pounds and has no pump; MAD35PS1QGR is heavier but can lift water. Both use a nested storage idea, yet their routes are not interchangeable. The reviewed 50-pint pump alternatives may fit a new uphill-drain need, but they are different capacity classes; check seller availability. For a downhill drain or a stricter lifting limit, compare a current no-pump option. Check exact model IDs rather than judging a Cube from its shape.

Placement, maintenance, and app limits

The Cube manual is for indoor residential use and specifies a 41–95°F working range, at least eight inches of clearance at the sides, and sixteen inches at the outlet. A cold cellar below that range or a crowded corner is a poor match. Clean the filter every two weeks and wash the bucket every few weeks; do not run it without filters. For storage, the manual says to let the system dry, clean the pieces, tuck away the cord, nest the unit and store it upright in a dry, ventilated place.

The exact page describes SmartHome app control, while the older manual contains Midea Air instructions and cautions about network and phone compatibility. The documents do not establish current compatibility for every device, router or account. Treat app control as something to verify, not a reason to seek this unavailable model.

Who should use this assessment?

Use it to identify an existing gray MAD35PS1QGR, check an old listing against a no-pump near-name, or plan drainage for an appliance you already own. Do not treat it as a recommended new buy: Midea says it is no longer available. For a replacement, enter the required water route, lift and capacity in the finder, then confirm the exact model label and manual on the offer. The core distinction is that this historical 35-pint Cube can pump only with its bucket in place; it cannot pump while bucketless.